How to Pronounce Querulous

To pronounce "querulous", say QUER-ul-ous — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈkwɛɹ(j)ʊləs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈkwɛɹ(j)ʊləs/

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💡 Tip for remembering “querulous”

"querulous" has 3 syllables: quer-ul-ous. It rhymes with perilous and garrulous, if that helps it stick.

What does querulous mean?

adjective

  1. Often complaining; suggesting a complaint in expression; fretful, whining.

Words that rhyme with querulous

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

perilousgarrulouscarolus

Related words

complainingcomplaintivewhinywhineyfretfulwhiningquerimoniouscomplainy

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "querulous"?▾

"Querulous" has 3 syllables: quer · ul · ous.

What is the IPA transcription of "querulous"?▾

The IPA transcription of "querulous" is /ˈkwɛɹ(j)ʊləs/.

What does "querulous" mean?▾

Querulous: Often complaining; suggesting a complaint in expression; fretful, whining.

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